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Moro and Navarro walk on glacier terrain, with a chuck of ice defrosting on the rocky ground by their side.

Fall Himalayan Season Winds Down

Little by little, Himalayan teams are returning home. Some...
October 24, 2023
Marks and messages in red, on a picture of Cho Oyu's SW ridge, from the glacier to the Lungsampa Peak (the summit is not visible).

Cho Oyu: Russians Reach 7,000m on the South Face, Summit in Sight

The Russian team has reached 7,000m on their second...
October 20, 2023
Shishapangma's upper slopes in a clear but windy day.

A Hard Lesson From Shishapangma: Leadership Needed

In the wake of the four recent avalanche deaths...
October 20, 2023
Benedict Boehm on the summit of Cho Oyu.

Cho Oyu on the Run: Prakash Sherpa and Benedikt Boehm

Fastest known times are a new trend on the...
October 12, 2023
two people, separated from each other, traverse a flat snow plateau towards a ridge leading to a peak's summit.

Russians Progress on Cho Oyu

The team led by Andrey Vasiliev is progressing on...
October 11, 2023
Shishapangma totally covered in snow, rising on a brown plain.

What Happened on Shishapangma: The Climbers Speak Out

As they cross the border back into Nepal, Shishapangma...
October 10, 2023
The North side of Everest from Tibet, with the Hornbein Couloir heading straight up toward the summit from the right.

Everest North Side Expedition Aborted

The American Everest Ski Project has ended almost before...
October 9, 2023
Close shot of Tenjen looking up, without glasses, in a snowstorm on some mountain.

Shishapangma Closes, Many Questions Remain

Chinese authorities declared Tenjen Sherpa and Gina Marie Rzucidlo...
October 9, 2023
Mingma G on the summit of Cho Oyu, October 2.

Shishapangma: Mingma G Injured During Rescue

The situation is far from over on Shishapangma. Yesterday,...
October 8, 2023
Close shot of Gutu with down jacket and hood on.

Shishapangma Avalanche: Two U.S. Women, Two Sherpas Dead/Missing

Tragic news from Shishapangma: Anna Gutu and her supporting...
October 7, 2023
Shishapangma.

Shishapangma: Climbers Missing in Avalanche

There is concerning news from Shishapangma, where the joint...
October 7, 2023
A picture of the mountain from the south, with several routes marked in different colors.

Cho Oyu: Russians To Climb SSW Ridge

The Russian team on the difficult Nepali side of...
October 6, 2023
Murtaza Sadpara, center, in Spain this week with members of Alex Txikon's expeditions.

Porters on K2 and Broad Peak Speak Out About the Need For Change

After years of silence, the voices of Pakistani porters...
October 5, 2023
Messner & Viesturs

Ed Viesturs Refuses Guinness Record: It’s ‘Ridiculous’ to Replace Messner

This story first appeared in GearJunkie.   Ed Viesturs wants you...
October 4, 2023
Aerial view of Shishapangma.

Mingma G and Nirmal Purja Race to Complete All 8,000’ers No-O2

Nirmal Purja and Mingma G are both vying to...
October 4, 2023
The mountain under perfect blue sky, with the north face rather dry.

Everest North Side Team Struggles to Snag Ski Permit

The American team aiming to ski down the Hornbein...
October 3, 2023

Cho Oyu Summits As Bad Weather Arrives

The Himalaya's long spell of good weather turned poor...
October 2, 2023
A rope fixer on snowy Dhaulagiri.

Summits on Dhaulagiri and Cho Oyu, Alpine Style on Makalu

Nepal's mountains are experiencing the longest spell of good...
September 29, 2023
The peak's summit is covered by a cloud, and so is part of the BC, on rocky ground, in the aerial image.

Manaslu Closes Down After A Remarkable Season

Manaslu is closing for the season, but what a...
September 28, 2023
File image of Pemba Gelje Sherpa on the summit of Everest.

Pemba Gelje Smashes Manaslu FKT

Pemba Gelje Sherpa reached the summit of Manaslu at...
September 27, 2023
Manaslu Base Camp at night

USA vs Nepal: A Race for Manaslu’s FKT

American Tyler Andrews is progressing on Manaslu at an...
September 26, 2023
Messner speaks, her body language showing disagreement.

The World According to Guinness: Reinhold Messner Stripped of Two Mountaineering Records

Guinness World Records -- better known for awarding those...
September 26, 2023
Selfie showing andrews in round sunglasses and woolen cap, with Manaslu BC in background.

Tyler Andrews Attempting FKT on Manaslu

American athlete Tyler Andrews set off from Manaslu Base...
September 26, 2023
Close shot of harila with down jacked and hood on.

Kristin Harila Done With Mountaineering

After climbing all the 14x8,000'ers in three months and...
September 25, 2023

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